Watsonville Self-Help Center

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General Contact Information

1 Second Street
Room 301
Watsonville, CA 95076

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How to Get Help

WALK-IN
Phone Number (831) 786 - 7200 option 4
Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 1 - 3 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 1 - 3 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 1 - 3 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 1 - 3 pm
  • Friday CLOSED
Information

Closed on the third Tuesday of the month.

PHONE
Phone Number (831) 786 - 7370 Small Claims Advisor
Information

The Small Claims Advisor provides free help preparing court forms, legal information, and procedural advice to self-represented litigants, such as:
What to do Before Filing
Jurisdiction and Venue
Where to File
How to Name a Defendant
Service of Process
Filing Defendant's Claim
Requesting a Continuance of the Hearing
Mediation Options
Paying Judgment in Installments
How to Collect a Judgment

selfhelp.information@santacruzcourt.org

Calls and emails returned within one week, or sooner if possible. Walk in service provided on a first come, first served basis, but please note that availability may fill up before the end of stated hours of operation.

There is no attorney-client relationship or confidentiality between the public and the Small Claims Advisor. The Small Claims Advisor remains neutral and is available to all parties in a dispute. The Small Claims Advisor is not responsible for the outcome of any case.

Phone:
Tuesdays 1:30 - 4 pm

Walk-in (only after phone consultation):
Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am
Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 am

Who We Are

Self Help Centers can assist with filling out paperwork and understanding court processes. However, the staff at these centers do not give legal advice or provide legal representation. This is because they are open to everyone in a community and must be able to provide help to both parties in a court case. Self Help Centers are a great option for people who are representing themselves in court or when they aren't eligible for legal aid

Who We Serve

Area(s)
  • Santa Cruz County
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? Yes
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? Yes

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
Last Review and Update: Feb 11, 2025
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